Skinny Meatballs With Sauce Recipe

Name: Skinny Meatballs With Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce:; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch chunks; 2 bell peppers (1 red and 1 yellow), cut into 1-inch chunks; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 5 ripe tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1 (26-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes, drained; 1 (25-ounce) jar reduced-sodium marinara sauce; 1 (6-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato paste; 1/4 cup red wine; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Meatballs:; 1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey; 1/4 pound chicken sausage, casings removed and meat crumbled; 2 egg whites; 1/4 cup dried whole-wheat breadcrumbs; 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; Hot cooked whole-wheat spaghetti (about 12 ounces uncooked pasta); 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

Sauce:
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 bell peppers (1 red and 1 yellow), cut into 1-inch chunks
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
5 ripe tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 (26-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes, drained
1 (25-ounce) jar reduced-sodium marinara sauce
1 (6-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato paste
1/4 cup red wine
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Meatballs:
1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
1/4 pound chicken sausage, casings removed and meat crumbled
2 egg whites
1/4 cup dried whole-wheat breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
Hot cooked whole-wheat spaghetti (about 12 ounces uncooked pasta)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
For sauce, heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers, and cook 7 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and cook 2 minutes more.
2
Add ripe tomato and remaining 7 sauce ingredients (through crushed pepper); stir. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer, and cover and cook 20 minutes.
3
Preheat broiler.
4
For meatballs, stir together meats, egg whites, breadcrumbs, and salt and pepper in a large bowl until just combined. (Don't overwork.) Using slightly wet hands, form 1-ounce (walnut-size) meatballs and place on a baking sheet. Broil 4 inches from flame, turning, 2-3 minutes or until browned.
5
Add meatballs to sauce; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Divide cooked pasta, sauce, and meatballs among 6 bowls. Garnish each with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce:, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch chunks, 2 bell peppers (1 red and 1 yellow), cut into 1-inch chunks, and more.

Yes, Skinny Meatballs With Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Skinny Meatballs With Sauce

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